Is it an irrepressible desire for lightness that seizes the creative minds of fashion and decoration?
The desire to chase away the rigors of winter?
Blue, in its palest sense, is one of the big winners of the spring-summer season.
Michel Pastoureau recounts his fascinating story in
Bleu, histoire d'une color
(Seuil).
Color of the coat of the Virgin and of the kings of France, it triumphed in the 18th century and diversified into several shades.
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Platform sandal, Alexander McQueen.
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Plate Lurcy, Manufacture de Couleuvre.
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Ready-to-wear spring-summer 2023, Burberry.
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Duffel bag, Dries van Noten.
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Spring-Summer 2023 ready-to-wear, Wales Bonner.
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The Curve Cat Eye Sunglasses, Alexander McQueen.
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Spring-Summer 2023 ready-to-wear, Victoria Beckham.
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Frances bag, Burberry.
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Direct light rechargeable table lamp, Flos.
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Basket Skate Cubix, Pierre Hardy.
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Today, it is recognized worldwide as the chromatic symbol of peace and understanding.
No wonder then that, in response to the conflicts of the time, pale blue and its infinite cerulean variations are such a source of inspiration.
It is also, this month, the subject of a book,
The Blue Issue
, the inaugural issue of
The Color Journal
, founded by artistic director Benjamin Grillon.
Blue treated not literally, but as a starting point for other stories
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